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Watertown Today
By the People, for the People
Clark-Willow Lake wins Region 1 girls wrestling title
Edges out defending champion Watertown in close competition
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Clark-Willow Lake girls wrestling team narrowly defeated defending champion Watertown 163.5-162.5 to win the Region 1 girls wrestling tournament on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Twenty-six schools competed in the event, with the top four wrestlers in each of 14 weight classes qualifying for the state championships on February 26-28.
Why it matters
Girls wrestling continues to grow in popularity in South Dakota, with the Region 1 tournament showcasing the top talent in the state. The close margin of victory between the two teams highlights the competitiveness of the sport and the hard work put in by the wrestlers.
The details
Clark-Willow Lake edged out Watertown by just a single point to claim the Region 1 girls wrestling title. The tournament featured 26 schools and determined the top four wrestlers in each of 14 weight classes who will advance to the state championships later this month.
- The Region 1 girls wrestling tournament took place on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
- The state championships are scheduled for February 26-28, 2026.
The players
Clark-Willow Lake
The girls wrestling team from the combined Clark-Willow Lake school district that won the Region 1 title.
Watertown
The defending champion girls wrestling team that finished second in the Region 1 tournament.
What’s next
The top four wrestlers from each weight class at the Region 1 tournament will advance to compete in the state championships on February 26-28, 2026.
The takeaway
The close margin of victory in the Region 1 girls wrestling tournament highlights the growing competitiveness of the sport in South Dakota, with multiple schools fielding strong teams capable of winning the state title.
